Merced County property record for 8268 Birch St, Hilmar, CA 95324
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,441 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $712 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 015-055-011-000 |
| Primary APN | 015-055-011-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,441 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,881 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,441 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 8,400 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 355 sqft |
| Patio Area | 635 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 015-055-011 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8268 BIRCH ST |
| City | HILMAR |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95324-9652 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | HIL RR SUB LOT 40 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIL RR SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HILMAR-IRWIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 404 |
8268 Birch St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2004.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8268 BIRCH ST, HILMAR, CA 95324-9652 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 28, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000047897 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Property Address | 8268 BIRCH ST, HILMAR, CA 95324-9652 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000012431 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019012431 |
| Name | WESTAMERICA BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | FAIRFIELD, CA 94534 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8268 Birch St was $712 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Merced County |
| Unified School District | Hilmar Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $71,009 (+2%) Land $10,900 Building $60,109 | |
| 2025 | $712.00 Homeowner's exemption | $69,618 Land $10,687 Building $58,931 |
| 2023 | $680.00 (+1.8%) Homeowner's exemption | $66,917 Land $10,273 Building $56,644 |
| 2022 | $668.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 8268 Birch St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 2022
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 8268 Birch St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | HILMAR COUNTY WATER DISTRICT serves 5,504 people · EPA ID CA2410012 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Nitrate not recorded as resolved · Nov 2025 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 452 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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